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Have you ever wished you could turn a PDF document into a PowerPoint presentation? With the right tools, it is a quick and easy process.
To turn a PDF into an editable fully functional PPT file, you need two pieces of software, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft PowerPoint. Once you’re set with those, it’s a simple process to go from one file format to the other.
Here’s how to convert a PDF to PowerPoint in a few simple steps.
Whether you are a photographer or designer with a need to edit photos, Adobe Lightroom can be a great tool. Designed for photo editing, it allows batch work that can be cumbersome in programs such as Photoshop.
One of the most popular elements of Lightroom are the number of presets available. These tools within the tool are super filters that allow you to enhance photos, add creative effects and add functionality to your design workflow. If you’ve used any Adobe product, the feel of Lightroom is familiar and easy to learn. Get started by installing and using a few cool presets. Here’s how to do it.
Photoshop brushes can open up a whole new world of creativity. Brushes let you draw and paint in any way imaginable—creating anything from simple textures, to patterns in any imaginable element (from simple leaves to a beautiful night sky!)
If you haven’t used a Photoshop brush before, it can be a little intimidating. But once you start experimenting with brushes, you’ll never look back.
Here’s a primer on how to use and install Photoshop brushes, plus ten free Photoshop brushes to kick-start your collection. The best part? You’ll be completely clued up in just three minutes!
DaVinci Resolve is a popular video editing software among many professionals these days. With Premiere Pro getting more and more expensive, DaVinci Resolve is considered to be a solid alternative.
But can it really replace Premiere Pro? Let’s find out.
In this comparison, we take a closer look at both DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro to compare their pros and cons to figure out which video editor is best.
If you’re looking for an affordable Premiere Pro alternative or trying to figure out which video editor to use, this guide will help you find the right software for your projects.
Most creatives are familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite of tools. Adobe InDesign is one of the staples of this lineup and has been the industry standard for designers for decades.
InDesign is a desktop publishing and page layout software application. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books and eBooks.
But it’s also now capable of so much more—integrating with other Adobe tools, helping you share and publish or print your work, working with Adobe Stock, the list goes on.
Here, we’ll look at what Adobe InDesign is, what it is used for, and the key functionality of this tool.
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. You can use it to create publications, books, and types of print and layout projects as well as PDFs, slideshows, banner ads, social media images, or YouTube preview tiles. It’s a truly versatile piece of kit to have in your design arsenal!
If you need some help getting started with learning Adobe InDesign, we’ve collected 15 great tutorials and guides that are perfect for beginners.
Plus, every one of these options is free, so you can give each of them a try and see which fits the bill for you. Whether you prefer video or written guides, we’ve got something for everyone.
So, you need to design a brochure? Where do you start? We’re comparing three different pieces of brochure design software to see how they stack up.
For web and digital designers creating a printed brochure for the first time, to designers that have been making print pieces for a while, using the right tool can make brochure design a more efficient task.
Choosing the right software, and sticking with it over time, is a sure-fire way to speed up your design workflow.
Adobe tools are the common starting place. Today, we’ll compare using InDesign, Illustrator and Adobe Spark (a free offering) as different options creating a brochure design.
We’ll look at the pros and cons of each (including the cost), and suggest which options are best for different types of brochure design project.
DaVinci Resolve is a professional-level video editing tool that’s growing in popularity. If you are new to the software or looking for an alternative video-editing tool, we’ve gathered ten beginners guides and tutorials to help you learn the tool quickly.
If you are just getting started, here more information about the capabilities of DaVinci Resolve, to give you an introduction to what the tool is, and what it’s capable of. If you’re interested in digging a bit deeper, then this post is for you!
The guides and tutorials we’ve collected here today are a mix of written and video instruction, so there’s something for everyone.
Prototyping is part of every designer’s creative process. It’s an integral part of your work that helps win projects and clients. We believe every designer should have a proper prototyping tool. And today we aim to help you find one.
Whether you’re a user experience designer or an interface designer looking for a good prototyping tool, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we take a look at the best prototyping tools for UI and UX designers of all kinds.
You’ll find both free prototyping tools as well as paid apps and even online prototyping tools to suit your budget and needs. Let’s get started.
DaVinci Resolve is a video editing solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production all in a single app.
It has a modern interface that blends power with approachability, and it saves you needing to learn multiple apps or switch software for different tasks.
The software for Mac, Windows, and Linux has been around since 2004 and under current development and management since 2009 with new releases and features hitting regularly.
Here’s a look at what DaVinci Resolve is, and what you can do with it.
Having at least a basic understanding of coding is an important skill that every designer should have. Knowing your way around website design, HTML, and CSS will help you stand out among other designers.
Even if you’re a graphic designer working on print designs, you’ll never know if or when you’ll land a high-paying job to design a website or even parts of a website. Having some front-end design skills will definitely help advance your career as well.
The process of learning front-end design and coding begins with finding the right code editor for you. There are a lot of different code editors out there. But, only a few that are perfect for front-end designers.
In this post, we showcase some of the best code editors you can use for front-end design and coding. There are both free code editors and premium ones as well as web-based apps. Have a look.
Flow charts have a ton of practical application but aren’t often thought of as a design project. A flow chart can be a beautiful and functional design element.
When it comes to using flow charts, the most common reason is to communicate complex information more visually. You can see processes and how elements in the process or flow relate to one another.
The design ensures that the flow chart communicates this information clearly. But it can be a more complicated task than you might think.